Community Calendar

The carillon is an instrument of bronze bells played via a keyboard and pedalboard. Summer carillon concerts are free and open to all, including to families and their pets. The music happens rain or shine. This season, all concerts are scheduled at Lurie Tower. When you arrive, take a program from the stand near the tower and have a seat outdoors wherever you like, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket (even your own picnic!). Concert staff wearing nametags will be available to answer questions or direct you to accessible restrooms and other facilities. For best acoustics, sit far enough away from the tower to have a direct line of sight to the bells.

Guest artist JEREMY CHESMAN is an artist, scholar, teacher, and healer (but he’s not as pretentious as he seems). He was the first person to graduate from the University of Michigan with a master’s degree in carillon performance (admittedly, a little ostentatious). He then went on to study at the Royal Carillon School of Belgium as a fellow of the Belgian American Educational Foundation, graduating with distinction. He subsequently earned a Doctor of Musical Arts in Organ Performance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. During a global pandemic, he decided it would be a good time to earn a degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a focus on voice disorders.

Metered visitor parking is available behind the Walgreen Drama Center. Additional street parking along Bonisteel Blvd. is available after business hours, and metered visitor parking is available by the E.V. Moore Building (lot NC10), the North Campus Recreation Building (lot NC44), and the Art & Architecture Building (lot NC43).

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.

The Ann Arbor Summer Art Fair is the largest of the three official partner fairs that comprise the award-winning and highly respected Ann Arbor Art Fair. Roughly 400,000 people attend the event each year. The Summer Art Fair is located on Main Street in the heart of Ann Arbor as well as Liberty, State, and South University Streets, stretching from its charming downtown to the campus of the University of Michigan. It is run by The Guild of Artists & Artisans, a non-profit Artist Member Organization whose mission is to provide marketing opportunities to artists. It is the only show run by and for the artists. It is consistently ranked as one of the Top 100 Art Fairs in the Country.

Experience the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair, the nation’s largest juried art event, returning to downtown Ann Arbor from July 16–18, 2026 (July 16-17 10am-9pm July 18 10am-8pm). This beloved Midwest tradition transforms 30 city blocks into a vibrant showcase of creativity, featuring nearly 1,000 juried artists, interactive art-making spaces, and live demonstrations.

Beyond the exceptional art, visitors can enjoy:
Live Entertainment: Three dedicated music stages will feature local and regional talent throughout the fair.
Culinary Delights: A variety of dining options, from local restaurant pop-ups to the Original Culinary Arts Gallery, which features Zingerman’s tastings and demonstrations.
Family-Friendly Fun: Inclusive activities include the Mini Sensory Zone, the Kids Collectors Club, and live 3D chalk art by David Zinn.
Community Spirit: Opportunities to support local small businesses through street-side storefronts and the Marketplace’s annual Bargain Days.

Whether you’re an avid art collector or looking for a weekend of community fun, the Ann Arbor Art Fair offers a unique celebration of creativity for all ages.

Experience the 2026 Ann Arbor Art Fair, the nation’s largest juried art event, returning to downtown Ann Arbor from July 16–18, 2026 (July 16-17 10am-9pm, July 18 10am-8pm). This beloved Midwest tradition transforms 30 city blocks into a vibrant showcase of creativity, featuring nearly 1,000 juried artists, interactive art-making spaces, and live demonstrations.

Beyond the exceptional art, visitors can enjoy:

Live Entertainment: Three dedicated music stages will feature local and regional talent throughout the fair.
Culinary Delights: A variety of dining options, from local restaurant pop-ups to the Original Culinary Arts Gallery, which features Zingerman’s tastings and demonstrations.
Family-Friendly Fun: Inclusive activities include the Mini Sensory Zone, the Kids Collectors Club, and live 3D chalk art by David Zinn.
Community Spirit: Opportunities to support local small businesses through street-side storefronts and the Marketplace’s annual Bargain Days.

Whether you’re an avid art collector or looking for a weekend of community fun, the Ann Arbor Art Fair offers a unique celebration of creativity for all ages.

The Outdoor Gallery and Sculpture Garden is open for the season! Thursdays - Saturdays, from 12-4. Free and Open to the Public. Come explore the magic of Susanne + John’s work!

Want a more personalized experience? Book a one on one consultation or tour with our Project Director, Patti Smith. www.stephensonceramicstudio.com or 734.395.1540.

Astronomical images are science—and art. This Art Fest, learn how photographers, artists, and scientists work together to interpret the universe. Then, create your own 3D models from images taken through Observatory telescopes. Part of the Imagining the Cosmos series.

Free Live Music: Rob Crozier and The Habit Jazz Collective
Looking for live jazz in the Ann Arbor and Detroit area? We have you covered and the best part is that there is absolutely no cover.
Lock this event into your local music calendar. Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are bringing their energy, tight grooves, and improvisations to the stage. Led by bassist Rob Crozier, this collective blends classic jazz sensibilities with a modern, soulful twist.
Whether you are a lifelong Michigan jazz fan or just looking for a cool local vibe to kick back with, this is the place to be. Live music with zero admission fee means you have a great opportunity to experience the talent thriving in the Detroit and Ann Arbor jazz scene.
Hit the link below for full venue details and set times. Come out, support the venue, and keep the live groove alive!
Need entertainment for your next private party, corporate function, or wedding? Rob Crozier and the Habit Jazz Collective are available for hire and ready to bring live music straight to your event.